RTITB Forklift Novice (4 Day)

The aim of the course is to give participants the basic skills and knowledge to operate forklift trucks efficiently and safely. This course is for persons without experience of forklift counterbalance operation, who wish to gain certification in forklift operation.

On completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Operate a forklift counterbalance safely, reducing the risk of injury to operators and pedestrians and increase the efficiency of forklift counterbalance truck operators
• Understand safe operating techniques of forklift counterbalance
• Know how to refuel/recharge forklifts safely
• Correctly position forklift counterbalance in relation to task requirements
• Stack and de-stack safely and accurately
• Attain the required standard to successfully complete the theory & practical evaluations

• Legislation
• Daily inspection procedures
• Stability
• General safety rules
• Loading and stacking procedures
• De-stacking and unloading
• Maintenance
• Charging & changing batteries
• Fuelling procedures

Presentation, discussions, case studies and practical exercises.  Course material handouts, training records and evaluation forms.

Participants will be required to undertake a written assessment and practical skills test to the accredited RTITB standard.

All successful participants will receive an RTITB Certificate. Certification expires every 3 years.

Max 3 people

4 days training